Question - Woodmier Lawn Products introduced a new line of commercial sprinklers in 2010 that carry a one-year warranty against manufacturer's defects. Because this was the first product for which the company offered a warranty, trade publications were consulted to determine the experience of others in the industry. Based on that experience, warranty costs were expected to approximate 2% of sales. Sales of the sprinklers in 2010 were $2,500,000. Accordingly, the following entries relating to the contingency for warranty costs were recorded during the first year of selling the product:
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Accrued liability and expense
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Warranty expense (2% × $2,500,000)
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50,000
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Estimated warranty liability
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50,000
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Actual expenditures (summary entry)
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Estimated warranty liability
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23,000
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Cash, wages payable, parts and supplies, etc.
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23,000
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In late 2011, the company's claims experience was evaluated and it was determined that claims were far more than expected-3% of sales rather than 2%.
Required:
(1) Assuming sales of the sprinklers in 2011 were $3,600,000 and warranty expenditures in 2011 totaled $88,000, prepare any journal entries related to the warranty.
(2) Assuming sales of the sprinklers were discontinued after 2010, prepare any journal entry(s) in 2011 related to the warranty.